What is the cheapest way to get from Stromness to London?

The cheapest way to get from Stromness to London is to ferry and bus which costs £90 - £140 and takes 21h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stromness to London?

The fastest way to get from Stromness to London is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs £130 - £450.

How far is it from Stromness to London?

The distance between Stromness and London is 564 miles.

How do I travel from Stromness to London without a car?

The best way to get from Stromness to London without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 15h and costs £210 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Stromness to London?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Stromness to London, including transfers.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21229+ hotels available in London.

Stromness to London - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Stromness to London by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane KOI - LHR
6h 4m
£135–449
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Park and Ridebus
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to London Victoriabus
21h 6m
£90–138
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
15h
£217–308
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane KOI - LCY
6h 28m
£166–608
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane KOI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
6h 56m
£247–639
Ferry, bus, train via Wick
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Caithness General Hospitalbus
3. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
17h 43m
£275–408
Ferry, bus, train via London Euston
1. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
2. Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain
17h 58m
£157–228

Stromness to London by ferry, bus, and train

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Distance: 560.8 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland and London, England?

Loganair and British Airways fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 3 times a day.

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